Completion of required prerequisite courses for the specific program (under Degree
Requirements see Suggested Program of Study with minimum grade requirements).
Language Proficiency: The Respiratory Therapy Program requires an official TOEFL iBT
or IELTS score for verification of language proficiency for applicants: a) who were
born outside the US, b) for whom English is a second language, or c) who have a degree
or transcripts from a non-US institution. Applicants must earn a total score of 83
or higher and a speaking score of 26 or higher on the TOEFL iBT or earn a total band
score of 7 or higher AND a speaking band score of 8 or higher on the IELTS to meet
the language proficiency requirement. Only official score reports will be accepted.
The Respiratory Therapy Program reserves the right to require a TOEFL or IELTS from
any applicant. The official score should be sent to Bellarmine University. Students
may petition to alternatively use one of the following to document English-language
proficiency: a) Language training at an approved center; b) Prior educational experiences
in a TOEFL Exempt Country; or c) satisfactory scores on the SAT or ACT. See applicable
Undergraduate or Graduate International Student’s Admission Requirements in the Bellarmine
Course Catalog for specific criteria.
A personal interview, if requested by the program admission committee.
In 2018 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported healthcare facilities across the United States are increasingly requiring healthcare workers be vaccinated
for vaccine-preventable diseases to reduce disease outbreaks. Therefore, those who
choose not to be vaccinated for personal, religious, or medical reasons are not eligible
for admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program.